The Prince
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| Rating | : | 4.50 (859 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B01I1VNZL0 |
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| Number of Pages | : | 387 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-10-21 |
| Language | : | English |
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Many listeners will be able to see principals that Machiavelli advocates for are still used in many political systems today.. In an attempt to appeal to the Medici family during the Italian Renaissance, Machiavelli outlines the way to acquire and retain political power, and how great men should behave in a princely government. The book is divided into four parts - types of principalities and state, proper conduct of a prince as military leader, personal conduct of a prince, and the disparity of Italy's political situation
Must read classical work This has been on my "must read" list ever since one of those personality tests pegged me as Machiavellian. I've heard this explained as "win at all costs" or "the end justifies the means" but found The Prince to convey a different message. Maybe it was the translation, but Machiavelli is merely explaining the rational behind how a ruler can maintain or improve their position using historical examples. I was glad to have clear. A book on 15th century statecraft with little application elsewhere. Aditya Machiavellian is a term oft associated with those persons who are ruthless in their pursuit of ascendancy in life. However, to extend Machiavelli's advice on how to be an effective statesman in the 15th century to modern times needs more than a little contrivance. "Machiavellian" can be substituted with a plethora of different words in the English language considering he was not the first, nor the last to realise that being a. "Simple, but heavy, cutthroat cynicism" according to HH. "The Prince" is an important, albeit controversial, work that still holds popular appeal today. The book's concern is an individual's rise to power; a formidable discourse, explaining that abandoning one's morals and ethics is sometimes a necessity in order to reach the top. Sensitive readers will recognize, however, that Machiavelli's endorsement of cut-throat behavior is mainly the result of tremendous cynicism. Not only is